Mojave Fringe-toed Lizard

Uma scoparia

The Mojave Fringe-toed Lizard has fringed scales on its toes that allow it to run across loose sand and dive beneath the surface to escape predators. It is endemic to sand dunes of the Mojave Desert.

Habitat

Windblown sand dunes and desert sand flats in the Mojave

Diet

Insects, flowers, and seeds

How common

Uncommon

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